Plays and Players Theatre

A Brief History of FLOYD COLLINS
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 1, 2025

It’s not out of the ordinary these days for worthwhile musicals that originally premiered off-Broadway and then entered the canon to receive their Broadway debuts decades later. Floyd Collins shares this journey with shows including Assassins, Gutenberg! The Musical!, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Last 5 Years, Little Shop of Horrors, and Violet.

Martin McDonagh's THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE to be Presented at Irish Heritage Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

Irish Heritage Theatre  will present its March production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

PHILLY FLIGHTS: A MID-WINTER MINI SOLO FEST Comes to Center City
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

This February, three independent artists - Chris Davis, Rachel O'Hanlon-Rodriguez, and Izzy Sazak -  will come together to share their solo performances at the historic Plays and Players Theatre.

Interview: Groundlings Alumni Katierose Donohue Enriquez Is The QUEEN OF FISHTOWN
by Gil Kaan - Apr 6, 2024

Katierose Donohue Enriquez's multi-award-winning Queen of Fishtown returns to Los Angeles for three nights at The Groundlings beginning April 12, 2024. Corey Podell directs Katierose in her love letter to Philly.

QUEEN OF FISHTOWN Returns to Hollywood at The Groundlings
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

Actor, writer, director, comedian and native of the Greater Philadelphia area, Katierose Donohue Enriquez will bring her multi-award winning solo show, Queen of Fishtown back to Los Angeles, CA for three performances.

Noche Flamenca to Perform New Work SEARCHING FOR GOYA at the Joyce
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024

Noche Flamenca will perform the New York premiere of its new work, Searching for Goya at The Joyce Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Noche Flamenca to Bring New Work SEARCHING FOR GOYA to the Joyce Theater This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024

Noche Flamenca will perform the New York premiere of its new work, Searching for Goya this spring. Learn more about the company and the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.

DON JUAN IN HELL Comes to the Irish Heritage Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024

The Irish Heritage Theatre has announced its next production of Don Juan in Hell by George Bernard Shaw. Learn more about the show here!

USC Visions and Voices Presents The West Coast Premiere of BODIES AS SITE OF FAITH AND PROTEST by waheedworks, February 28
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2024

USC Visions and Voices will present the West Coast premiere of Bodies as Site of Faith and Protest  on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Bovard Auditorium.

Philly Theatre Week to Return with 40+ Companies, 100+ Events and New Pay What You Can Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023

Theatre Philadelphia will present the return of Philly Theatre Week featuring 100+ theatrical performances and events across the region between March 23 to April 2, 2023.

The Irish Heritage Theatre to Present Brian Friel's THE BEAR AND AFTERPLAY in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 5, 2023

Irish Heritage Theatre has announced its next production of The Bear and Afterplay by Brian Friel (two plays after Checkhov). The show will run 3/2-3/19 at Plays and Players Theatre.

Photos: First Look at BROADS at 1812 Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023

Get a first look at 1812 Productions' wildly popular celebration of women in comedy, BROADS.

Photos: First Look at the Cast of BROADS at 1812 Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023

Get a first look at photos of the cast of the comedy BROADS at 1812 Productions.

1812 Productions Announces 2021-22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2021

1812 Productions, Philadelphia's All-Comedy Theater Company, will welcome live audiences back as they announce their 2021-22 season, featuring a variety of in-person, hybrid, and online offerings to suit any audience member's preference.

Brat Productions Brings Back THE BALD SOPRANO, February 24th Through 25th
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2012

Six actors. Twenty-four shows in a row. No breaks. No kidding.

Brat Productions Brings Back THE BALD SOPRANO, February 24th Through 25th
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 23, 2011

Six actors. Twenty-four shows in a row. No breaks. No kidding.

Showcase by PDC Playwrights in Residence at Plays & Players Set for 8/20
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 10, 2011

The PDC Playwright Residency Showcase at Plays & Players will take place on August 20th from 6-9 PM at Plays & Players (1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia PA). The event will feature Joy Cutler, Quinn Eli, and Greg Romero. Residency program developed and produced by Daniel Student, Plays & Players Producing Artistic Director and Wally Zialcita, PDC Executive Director.

BWW Interviews: College Students in the Professional Acting World - Eileen Cella & Maya Tepler
by Sarah Marcus - Apr 13, 2010

This spring two University of Pennsylvania students will perform in profession Philadelphia productions. An interview with Eileen Cella who will play Carrie in Carousel at Plays and Players and May Tepler will play Anita in Girls Night: the Musical at the Kimmel Center's Innovation Studio.

Theatre Exile's ANY GIVEN MONDAY Closes 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2010

Theatre Exile is proud to announce the world premiere of Any Given Monday by Bruce Graham, the 'dean of Philadelphia dramatists' (Philadelphia Inquirer).

Opening Night 2/10 Performance Of ANY GIVEN MONDAY Canceled
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2010

Please be aware that our opening night performance of ANY GIVEN MONDAY, scheduled for tonight, 2/10, at Plays and Players Theatre, has been canceled.